793.94 Commission/787: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 11—10:35 a.m.]
102. My 100, February 9, 2 p.m. Drafting committee of nine at meeting yesterday evening was primarily concerned, I am reliably informed, with the question of constitution and powers of an executory committee which would be empowered to,
- (1)
- carry on negotiations with China and Japan once they have accepted the recommendations,
- (2)
- make whatever declaration would be necessary if one of the parties refuses the recommendations or after engaging upon them does not properly comply therewith, and
- (3)
- initiate move towards some form of sanctions in the event of refusal of recommendations or in the event of breach.
There seems to have been a rather general opinion in the drafting committee regarding desirability of making the Council of the League this executory committee since the Council was the organ principally referred to in the Lytton Report. The question of participation of nonmember states on the executory committee was also an important point under discussion with special reference to the United States.
I am reliably informed that the smaller powers on the drafting committee are talking sanctions under article 11 such as diplomatic pressure, arms embargo, etc.
Drafting committee will continue its meetings today.